ThomasR
Rock Stacker
Hi there!
The white Hilux on the SCX10 chassis that I was running over 3 years is history now. I have dismembered it completely and the suspension parts were moved onto another chassis. I recently decided to go with a truggy build. My first truggy ever. I ordered a Hilux MAXI-PRO truggy chassis from rcmodelex.
All metal parts I ever ordered from Martin came in high quality finish. So is the MAXI-PRO Chassis. Top notch hand made piece of a chassis. Worth each Cent. I also ordered the HPI gear reduction unit that rcmodelex is using for all their chassis. I also transfered the Novak 55T Motor. I will see if the speed is ok with this chassis.
All suspension parts went straight under the new chassis. I only had to switch some of the solid links to make the wheelbase fit right. The Transfer case is an unused Killer TC from RC4WD that I had laying around. The transfer case mount is from a TF2 and fits very well into the chassis. The killer TC sits in an angle that reduce the drive shaft angle to a minimum. Everything turns smooth. Also it hides into the chassis and ground clearance of 6,5cm is very good considering I am using 90mm shocks and 1.55 tires with less than 105mm diameter.
The Body:
I always have enough Body parts in spare, so I could strait go ahead with the build of the body. I glued the rear wall from a TF2 kit that I had surplus and started to sand the body edges. Also modified the front fenders to match the front bumper.
Fit the Body to the chassis.
Sits very nice on the chassis. I extended the wheelbase about 2cm unlike the rcmodelex version. I don't like the extreme short wheelbase Martin is using. Also with the longer wheelbase it is easier to attach the rear shocks without the need of using long spacers. I will see if the ramp angle becomes negative though. But I like the looks better. Wheel/tire Combo will be 1.55 Rock Stomper with black stock steelies like tested on front passenger. Originally the idea was to put 1.55 Iroks with 1.7 Mickey Thompson beadlocks on it but, I think they are to large.
Articulation is more than enough!
Sneak Peek for the TC.
Speed controller will be used a small Tekin fx-r because I don't have much space under the body with seats. I also will be using two small 3s LiPo's one each side. Body work with styrene like inner fenders etc. will follow.
The white Hilux on the SCX10 chassis that I was running over 3 years is history now. I have dismembered it completely and the suspension parts were moved onto another chassis. I recently decided to go with a truggy build. My first truggy ever. I ordered a Hilux MAXI-PRO truggy chassis from rcmodelex.
All metal parts I ever ordered from Martin came in high quality finish. So is the MAXI-PRO Chassis. Top notch hand made piece of a chassis. Worth each Cent. I also ordered the HPI gear reduction unit that rcmodelex is using for all their chassis. I also transfered the Novak 55T Motor. I will see if the speed is ok with this chassis.
All suspension parts went straight under the new chassis. I only had to switch some of the solid links to make the wheelbase fit right. The Transfer case is an unused Killer TC from RC4WD that I had laying around. The transfer case mount is from a TF2 and fits very well into the chassis. The killer TC sits in an angle that reduce the drive shaft angle to a minimum. Everything turns smooth. Also it hides into the chassis and ground clearance of 6,5cm is very good considering I am using 90mm shocks and 1.55 tires with less than 105mm diameter.
The Body:
I always have enough Body parts in spare, so I could strait go ahead with the build of the body. I glued the rear wall from a TF2 kit that I had surplus and started to sand the body edges. Also modified the front fenders to match the front bumper.
Fit the Body to the chassis.
Sits very nice on the chassis. I extended the wheelbase about 2cm unlike the rcmodelex version. I don't like the extreme short wheelbase Martin is using. Also with the longer wheelbase it is easier to attach the rear shocks without the need of using long spacers. I will see if the ramp angle becomes negative though. But I like the looks better. Wheel/tire Combo will be 1.55 Rock Stomper with black stock steelies like tested on front passenger. Originally the idea was to put 1.55 Iroks with 1.7 Mickey Thompson beadlocks on it but, I think they are to large.
Articulation is more than enough!
Sneak Peek for the TC.
Speed controller will be used a small Tekin fx-r because I don't have much space under the body with seats. I also will be using two small 3s LiPo's one each side. Body work with styrene like inner fenders etc. will follow.
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